In-the-Issue

As the Holy Month of Ramadan begins, staycations and daycations see uptick in demand, especially after Expo 2020. As agents are busy making the bookings, key hoteliers in the region share their views with TRAVTALK. Christopher Pike, General Manager, Radisson Riyadh Airport, KSA It is the first Ramadan for the …

The big news was revealed at the recently concluded Gulf Travel Show 2022 when the country announced that its borders are now fully open for global travellers. Middle East has always been one of the most important source markets for Malaysia pre pandemic, generating the highest revenue.  Last November, Malaysia …

Malaysia is all set to welcome back international travelers after the government announced the full reopening of its borders for the first time after nearly two years of COVID-19 pandemic-related closures as the nation is transitioning to endemic phase, beginning 1 April 2022. Fully-vaccinated travellers can enjoy quarantine-free travel and …

Over the past few weeks, there have been a number of properties that opened in the Middle East region. Some new brands have entered the market in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Shangri-La Jeddah Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Number of Rooms/Suites  – 220 …

UAE will be the base next winter for environmentally high-performing passenger ship, MSC World Europa, to sail in the Middle East. Its Swiss-based owner and operator MSC will dedicate a second ship, MSC Opera, to Gulf region for 2022 and 23 sailing season to strengthen its position as region’s number …

On February 15, Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded one million visitors. On the occasion, Carmen Bueno, Executive Commissioner General of the Spain Pavilion, welcomed the millionth visitor, an Irish man living in Abu Dhabi, who was there with his family. The Spain Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai exceeded …

Tourism leaders from the Caribbean nation visit UAE as part of a week-long mission to deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the islands’ extensive appeal and best environmental practices in a conversation with UAE’s Green Sheikh at EXPO 2020 – including a nationwide ban on plastic. A high-level …

Enjoy unrivalled views at Sekinchan Selangor in Malaysia: Sekinchan is a small coastal town in the northwestern corner of Selangor. Situated in Sabak Bernam district, about 90 km from Kuala Lumpur, the town is packed with attractions. However, the main draw is, of course, its endless vistas of paddy fields …

With COVID-19 restrictions easing globally, border control authorities have added responsibility to review health credentials of travellers in the Middle East. While biometric identity management systems have helped reduce safety and security concerns, the sector demands frequent innovations. The pandemic has shifted the travel process, and it has brought the …

Listening to the needs of B2B customers and travel agents, Radisson Hotel Group designed tailor made solutions. Ayse Abbas, Marketing Manager B2B and B2C, Radisson Hotel Group shares with TRAVTALK some of the initiatives taken during the pandemic and initiatives for this year to attract more small meetings in their …